Head of R&D-EMEA

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in software development At least 3 years in technical leadership or R&D management Proven track record of leading distributed software engineering teams Strong background in enterprise software development (aviation, logistics, or mission-critical systems preferred) Deep understanding of cloud architectures, APIs, and modern development frameworks Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills Excellent organizational and project management abilities Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value Experience using AI in software development and delivering AI-first products

Lead and manage R&D teams across multiple EMEA locations Drive innovation and technical excellence in software architecture and product delivery Collaborate with Product Management to define product roadmap and technology vision Oversee the full software development and product delivery lifecycle Establish and monitor key performance metrics for engineering and product Promote best practices in agile development, engineering workflows, testing, and release management Partner with cross-functional leaders for seamless product delivery Identify and apply emerging technologies relevant to aviation software Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams